Data You Give Us Directly
Search Queries
Text entered into a search widget is sent to the provider that operates that tool. That provider processes the query under its own rules. Winona County Court Docket does not maintain a local log of names, case numbers, or other search terms typed into a third-party search widget.
Messages and Contact Submissions
If a visitor sends an email, the message and contact information may be kept to respond or maintain routine correspondence. Information is not disclosed outside the organization except when a legal duty requires disclosure.
Data We Gather Automatically
Like most websites, the hosting and analytics systems may receive ordinary technical information when a page loads:
- Internet protocol address and approximate network location.
- Browser, device, and operating-system information.
- Pages viewed, referring address, and broad timing information.
- General error, performance, and security logs.
Cookies and Analytics
Cookies are small browser files that can support site operation and aggregate traffic analysis. Browser settings can restrict cookies, although some site functions may then behave differently. Analytics data is used in aggregate to understand how pages are reached and used.
What We Do With This Data
Technical data can be used to operate, secure, improve, and measure the reference resource. Email or contact information can be used to reply to a direct inquiry. It is not used to create a court-file database, consumer report, or profile about another person.
No Court-Record Data on File
Winona County Court Docket does not host, compile, sell, or maintain court dockets or personal case-record databases. The resource identifies where Winona County court information is held, including Winona County District Court Administration and Minnesota Court Records Online. Court-file access is principally governed by the Minnesota Rules of Public Access to Records of the Judicial Branch, especially Rule 8, rather than by this policy. Minnesota Statutes ยง 13.03 likewise recognizes separate judicial-branch court-record rules.
Third-Party Search Partners
Independent companies operate the search widgets displayed on some pages. Data entered into a widget is subject to that company's privacy policy, retention practice, and terms. Those settings are not controlled by Winona County Court Docket, so review the provider's policy before entering information.
Links to Other Websites
Links to MCRO, Winona County District Court, city resources, and other official or third-party websites lead away from this resource. The destination operator's privacy policy applies after leaving this site. Advertising or analytics partners may also use their own systems to measure activity across websites.
Who Might See Your Data
Personal data is not sold. Limited information may be handled by:
- Hosting, security, and analytics providers that support site operation.
- Independent search-widget providers when their tools are used.
- Service providers that process a direct message or response.
- Government bodies or other parties when disclosure is legally required.
How We Protect Your Data
Reasonable administrative and technical practices are used to protect information handled by this resource. No internet transmission or storage system can promise complete security, so visitors should avoid sharing sensitive case information through a general web form.
Users Under 18
This reference resource is intended for adults. It does not knowingly seek personal information from children under 18. If information from a minor is believed to have been submitted directly, contact the site operator so the concern can be reviewed.
Your Data Rights
Depending on the facts and applicable law, a visitor may ask about personal information submitted directly to this resource, request correction, or ask for deletion where retention is not required. Minnesota consumer-protection and privacy laws may supply additional rights, while Minnesota court-record access remains governed by the judicial-branch access rules and the local record custodian.
- Ask whether directly supplied contact information is retained.
- Request a correction to directly supplied contact details.
- Request deletion when no legal or operational reason requires retention.
- Use the originating court or clerk for a request about an official court record.
Updates to This Policy
This policy may change as the resource, services, or legal requirements change. The revised policy takes effect when posted here.
Effective date: August 27, 2026